Pennsylvania Current Happenings

What's going on in Pennsylvania? Try our list of upcoming Pennsylvania festivals, events and celebrations.

Riverfest—East Brady, July 18-20.
A firemen’s parade kicks off this event, which also features continuous entertainment, games, a car cruise, an auction, food and craft vendors, and fireworks at Graham Field. (724) 841-6218.

Iron Heritage Festival—Danville, July 19.
Celebrate the state’s Iron Age, 1829-1950, during this event, which includes artisans’ crafts, music, a vintage baseball game, cemetery tours, a fiddling contest and fireworks. (570) 275-6700.

Phipps Photographic Safari with Dan Mohan — Pittsburgh, 7/20 - 7/20/08
Exhibiting photographer Dan Mohan leads us on a safari through Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to get up close and personal with the flowers. 412-431-1810

175th Anniversary Celebration—Freeport, July 26-Aug. 2.
Incorporated in 1833, this town celebrates its founding with parades, tours of local porches and gardens, class reunions, and ethnic entertainment. (724) 295-2041.

Wild Flower Count with Cameras — Pittsburgh, 8/2 - 8/2/08
Work with botanist on this unique opportunity to examine the diversity of wildflowers. Bring your camera along and practice your macro photography skills. Group will meet at Trillium Trails. 412-431-1810

Country Festival—Rebuck, Aug. 2.
Antique tractor and machinery displays and demonstrations, wagon rides, entertainment, home-cooked foods and children’s activities highlight this event at Himmel’s Church Grove. (570) 425-2200.

Photography at Hunt Institute — Pittsburgh, 8/6 - 8/6/08
Archivist will discuss the role of photography in the work of Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, with examples from its collection. 412-431-1810

Festival of Wood — Milford, 8/9 - 8/10/08
Celebrate our natural and cultural heritage of wood with unique wood crafts, food, music, children's activities, lectures and films. 570-296-9630

Used Book Sale — Frackville, 8/14 - 8/17/08
Hosted by The REPUBLICAN & Herald and The News-Item Over 35,000 sorted books Where: Schuylkill Mall (Next to Sears) Time: Mall Hours Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 100% of the proceeds benefit area school children through the Newspaper in Education (NIE) Program 570-628-6145

Intermediate Digital Camera Workshop — Pittsburgh, 8/16 - 8/16/08
Moving beyond the white balance, Pam Heckel will show you how to get the most out of your digital camera. 412-431-1810

Mother Cabrini Youth Center Annual Picnic — Shamokin, 8/22 - 8/24/08
Celebrate the last days of summer with a family oriented picnic featuring a variety of "Polish" Ethnic foods, entertainment, children's games, games of chance for adults, theme baskets and more. 570-648-4512

Hands on: Photoshop Elements Program — Pittsburgh, 9/10 - 9/10/08
Work in a small group setting to learn the newest version of Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 with instructor Sally Bozzuto. 412-431-1810

Latrobe Art Center's ART IN THE PARK — Latrobe, 9/20 - 9/20/08
Painters demonstrating,live music,and wonderful food, what more can you ask of "Art in the Park?" All art is original and for sale. 724-537-7011

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